Hydraulics Flashcards
Hydraulic Pumps are designed to support…
A hydraulic pump is a mechanical device that converts mechanical power into hydraulic energy. It supports fluid flow to overcome pressure applied by the load.
Name the two categories of pumps and the type of pumps that fall under them (hint: There are two pumps for each category)
Hydrostatic or positve displacement pump - Rotary and Reciprocating. HydroDynamic Pump - Centrifugal and Axial
Identify the main feature of a positive displacement pump?
A positive displacement pump moves a fluid by repeatedly enclosing a fixed volume and moving it mechanically through the system. The pumping action is cyclic and can be driven by pistons, screws, gears, rollers, diaphragms or vanes.
If a Force of 10N is applied to a section of enclosed liquid at rest. What will happen?
The same amount of force (10N) will be transferred to the entire volume of liquid at rest.
